Health Technology Assessment
May 1, 2024
Updated July 8, 2025
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Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is a systematic evaluation of the clinical, economic, and social effects of health technologies for the purpose of supporting decision-making in the health care system. It is a multidisciplinary field that draws on a range of disciplines, including clinical medicine, economics, epidemiology, statistics, and health policy. HTA is used to inform decisions about the adoption, diffusion, and use of health technologies in clinical practice and health care systems.
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Reading list
We've selected 14 books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Health Technology Assessment.
Foundational text in the economic evaluation of healthcare, a core component of Health Technology Assessment. It provides essential principles and methods for conducting economic evaluations, making it invaluable for deepening understanding. Widely regarded as a classic in the field, it is commonly used as a textbook in academic programs and by professionals, solidifying the reader's grasp of cost-effectiveness and related analyses.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and methods of health technology assessment, covering topics such as the evaluation of clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and social impact.
A widely used textbook covering the core principles of health economics. provides essential background knowledge for understanding the economic aspects of Health Technology Assessment. It is suitable for students seeking a comprehensive introduction to health economics and serves as a valuable resource for deepening understanding in this area.
Uniquely focuses on the statistical aspects of HTA and their link to regulatory and reimbursement decisions. It provides an accessible introduction to various statistical methods used in HTA, highlighting methodological advances. It is excellent for deepening understanding of the quantitative evidence required for HTA and useful reference for researchers and decision-makers.
Explores the intersection of HTA, legal systems, and the right to healthcare, representing a contemporary topic in HTA. It analyzes the impact of courts on priority setting and HTA institutionalization through case studies. It is valuable for broadening understanding of the policy and legal context surrounding HTA and is relevant for researchers and policymakers.
Provides a comprehensive guide to decision modeling, a crucial technique in health economic evaluation for HTA. It covers the principles and practice of building models to synthesize evidence and inform decisions. While an older edition, it is considered a key text for deepening understanding of this specialized method and is valuable for health economists and HTA analysts.
This specialized book applies Bayesian statistical methods to HTA, representing a more advanced and contemporary approach. It is suitable for those seeking to deepen their understanding of advanced statistical techniques in HTA. It is geared towards statisticians, methodologists, and graduate students with a strong quantitative background.
Explores the role of health technology assessment in decision-making in healthcare, including the different ways in which it can be used to inform policy and practice.
Provides a comparative overview of health technology assessment in different countries, including the different ways in which it is organized and funded.
Provides a comparative overview of health technology assessment in different countries, including the different ways in which it is organized and funded.
Focuses on how evidence is used to inform decision making in health and social care, which is the core purpose of HTA. It provides an accessible approach to understanding the role of evidence, including economic evaluation, in practice. It is suitable for gaining a broad understanding of evidence-based decision making relevant to HTA.
Provides a concise and accessible overview of the principles and methods of health technology assessment, suitable for decision-makers in healthcare.
This handbook provides a broad overview of healthcare management, offering valuable context for the organizational aspects of HTA and the implementation of HTA recommendations. It is useful for broadening understanding of the healthcare system in which HTA operates and is relevant for students and professionals in healthcare management and policy.
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